Telehandlers Rise to New Challenges

Telehandlers were developed to act as a forklift in rough terrain—a specialized tool, for a specific application, and occasional use. It didn’t take long for operators to discover just how versatile telehandlers are and for them to outgrow their original application. Telehandlers are more adaptable than forklifts and more compact and maneuverable than cranes, which has led them to be used in all manner of construction projects, including general construction, roofing, framing, masonry, demolition, commercial, retail, road, and bridgework.   

Selecting an Application-Specific Tire for Snow 

As competition in the snow removal industry grows, the use of equipment like telehandlers, industrial tractors, wheel loaders, and skid steers is becoming more prevalent by snow removal contractors looking for an edge over other operations. Compact equipment provides numerous advantages over the traditional pickup and plow setup, including better visibility, more maneuverability, and fantastic versatility thanks to the wide variety of available snow-removal attachments. All of this adds up to increased productivity and efficiency and improved bottom lines.

Telehandlers: Winter Workhorses 

Skid steers, wheel loaders, and industrial tractors were not designed for snow removal, yet these machines are all commonly employed by snow removal services. Telehandlers are another piece of equipment that is particularly useful when the flakes start to fly. Much like the aforementioned equipment, telehandlers weren’t originally intended for snow removal, but the versatility that’s driven their popularity in other areas on the job site makes them fantastic for this application.

How Radial Tires Can Improve the Performance of Your Construction Equipment 

Compact construction equipment like backhoes, telehandlers, industrial tractors, and skid steers have traditionally been fitted with bias-ply tires, due in large part to their lower up-front cost. However, just because a tire costs less at the dealer, doesn’t mean it’s the most affordable option over the long haul. Radial tires have numerous advantages over their bias counterparts which allow them to last longer and perform better—reducing the tire’s expense over its lifetime and earning you more. 

As of Jan 1, 2021, Alliance Tire Group and Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. changed their names to Yokohama Off-Highway Tires and Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc respectively. The Alliance, Galaxy and Primex brands and product names remain unchanged. Product information is available at www.yokohama-oht.com.

The new Galaxy Mighty Trac ND skid steer tire, a versatile L-4 tire for use on loose soils, snow and pavement, was launched today at ConExpo/CONAGG by Alliance Tire Americas. The Mighty Trac's siped block tread design and 52:48 rubber-to-void ratio combine powerful traction on dirt and snow with wear resistance on the road. That makes it an ideal tire for municipalities, rental companies and general contractors whose skid steers encounter a wide range of conditions on the job, says Ryan Lopes, ATA National Product Manager—Materials Handling and Solid Tires.